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233: Chia Power: Street Food to Start-Up with Latina Founder Arianna Beetz, PhD

Feb 18, 2025

Arianna Beetz, PhD, is the founder of Nourish Super Meals, dedicated to sustainable plant-based nutrition. In this discussion, she shares the influence of her Peruvian heritage, specifically how street foods like quinoa and chia shaped her passion for holistic well-being. Arianna transitions from academia to entrepreneurship, emphasizing her innovative high-protein chia products. She also touches on sustainability, community initiatives, and the importance of accessible nutrition, all while highlighting the unique flavors her products offer.

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ANECDOTE

Peruvian Inspiration

Ariana Beetz's mother made her quinoa, chia, and maca for breakfast growing up in Peru.
This inspired her to create Nourish, a line of nutrition-rich, sustainable food products.

INSIGHT

Holistic Wellbeing

Ariana Beetz's academic journey focused on the impact of nutrition and psychology on well-being.
Witnessing the health crises around her, she felt compelled to create accessible, nutritious food.

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Product Development

Ariana Beetz developed Nourish while experimenting with plant-based proteins.
The core ingredient is upcycled chia seed powder, a byproduct of cold-pressed chia oil.

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This week we get to know Arianna Beetz, a passionate entrepreneur focused on sustainable, plant-based solutions. Dive into the world of Peruvian superfoods and discover how Arianna's childhood experiences inspired her to create Nourish, a unique line of nutrition-rich, sustainable food products.

Key Highlights:

Peruvian Influences:
Learn how the street food of Peru, like quinoa, chia, and maca, played a vital role in Arianna's upbringing and fueled her passion for holistic nutrition.
Holistic Approach to Well-being:
Discover Arianna's academic journey, from pioneering research in positive psychology to her studies on the relationship between nutrition, stress, and well-being.
From Academia to Entrepreneurship:
What led Arianna to leave a promising career in academia and consulting to found Nourish, with a mission to tackle health crises and make nutritious food accessible.
Innovation in Nutrition:
Understand how Arianna's experimentation led to the development of a unique, high-protein, plant-based product line that blends convenience with nutrition and a dedication to sustainability.
Sustainability & Impact:
Arianna highlights her commitment to sustainability through up-cycled ingredients and partnerships with organizations like Trees for the Future, aiming to reforest and empower communities.

Why Listen? This episode is a goldmine for those of us interested in the intersection of culture, nutrition, and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're a foodie, sustainability advocate, or aspiring entrepreneur, Arianna's story is sure to inspire and spark curiosity about the possibilities of plant-based solutions.

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